University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Munich & Prague, June 04 - June 12,

2016
Sat, Jun 04,
2016
afternoon

arrive Munich

day 1

arrive Munich
meet ISP representative at the airport
transfer to hotel, check-in

air - own
arrangements
bus transfer

free time to relax and freshen-up before dinner

evening

welcome dinner in a traditional Bavarian

beerhouse
return to hotel

Sun, Jun 05,

2016

bus transfer

going back in time

day 2

breakfast

9:00 AM - 12:00
PM

bus
transfer/restaurant

hotel

cultural event: guided tour of Munich

take a walk through history as you visit the most
important sights of the capital city of Bavaria - Marien
Square, New Town Hall, Cathedral of Our Blessed Lady,
Residence Palace and many others

public
transport/walk

lunch on your own

2:00 PM - 5:00
PM

cultural event: half-day trip to Dachau

learn about the history of the first Nazi concentration
camp opened in Germany; see many of the original
buildings from the time of the war, together with a
modern historical exhibition

bus/walk

rest of the day at leisure

recommendation for evening: Germany's #1 sport soccer!
study the fixture list and book in advance to experience a
fiercely contested Bundesliga encounter that gives you an
opportunity to experience the unique playing style and
rampant atmosphere of Bayern Munich games

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Mon, Jun 06,

2016

local strengths

day 3

breakfast

morning

hotel

visit: post-crisis banking: rebuilding customer trust

and investor confidence
e.g. Bank of Germany (Deutsche Bundesbank - Munich)
e.g. KUKA Robotics
management presentation, discussion

bus full day

lunch on your own

afternoon

6:15 PM - 8:15
PM

visit: manufacturing: the backbone of Germany's

industry
e.g. IWIS motorsysteme GmbH & Co. KG
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
cultural event: BMW plant tour
visit the home plant of the BMW Group and see live and
in-detail how individual cars are produced; follow a car on
its way to completion and experience the fascination of
technology during a 2-hour guided tour

bus half day

walk

rest of the day at leisure

recommended activity: Munich's Englische Garten
take a stroll in the Englische Garten (English Garden),
one of the largest urban parks in the world and a local
favorite in Munich
Tue, Jun 07,
2016

transfer to Prague

day 4

breakfast

9:00 AM - 11:30
AM

hotel

visit: German manufacturing: the standard for

quality and luxury
BMW
Mr. Bill McAndrews, Vice President Communications
Strategy, Corporate Communications
management presentation, discussion
lunch on your own

afternoon

transfer to Tachov (duration approx. 3 hours)

bus transfer

visit: bridging tradition and innovation for

commerical success
BOHEMIA SEKT, a. s.
Grammer
Jan Becher - Karlovarska Becherovka, a. s.
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities
transfer to Prague (duration approx. 2 hours)
evening

bus transfer

arrive Prague, check-in

rest of the day at leisure

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Wed, Jun 08,

2016

welcome to Prague

day 5

breakfast

morning

hotel

visit: the EU puzzle - how the Czech Republic fits

historically, socially & economically
e.g. Civic Institute
management presentation, discussion

public
transportation

lunch on your own

afternoon

cultural event: guided tour of Prague

discover the magical 'city of a hundred spires,' walk
through its fairy-tale small lanes and see its major
landmarks including Old Town Square and its
astronomical clock, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge

public
transportation/wal
k

rest of the day at leisure

recommended activity: take a walk around Prague's Old
Town, grab a bite to eat or a pivo (beer) at one of the
many restaurants or pubs and see why Prague has
become a favorite destination for tourists across the
globe
Thu, Jun 09,
2016

doing business in the CZ

breakfast

morning

day 6
hotel

visit: the Czech Republic's role in supply chain

management: opportunities & challenges of this
unique market
Foxconn CZ, s. r. o.
management presentation, discussion, tour of facilities

bus full day

lunch on your own

afternoon

evening

8:30 PM - 10:00
PM

Fri, Jun 10, 2016

visit: doing business in the Czech Republic - how to

succeed
e.g. Learn2Grow
management presentation, discussion
free to explore the city
OR
optional cultural event: Jazz Boat
sit back, relax and soak up the atmosphere of Prague as
you float down the Vltava River with a view of the
historical sites, listening to the best local Jazz bands that
the Czech Republic has to offer

discovering the Czech heritage

breakfast

morning
morning

sts pay
individually

day 7
hotel

free to relax
OR
optional cultural event: guided tour of Prague
Castle

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this tour of Prague Castle, the largest coherent castle

complex in the world, will take you through the centuries
of the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Prague's
ancient symbol, St. Vitus Cathedral
lunch on your own

afternoon

evening

visit: development of business practices in the

region - 25 years of capitalism
e.g. Favorit Czechoslovakia
e.g. International Study Programs
presentation, discussion

public
transport/restaura
nt

farewell dinner
return to hotel

Sat, Jun 11,

2016
7:00 AM - 8:00
AM
8:00 AM - 11:00
PM

public transport

exploring the Czech lands

breakfast
free day for sightseeing & shopping
OR

8:00 AM - 5:00
PM

5:00 PM - 11:00
PM

rest of the day at leisure

recommended activity: Naplavka is located in the
immediate proximity of the Vltava River and has become
a favorite place to relax in the evening, have a drink or
catch a variety of live music for locals and tourists alike

depart for USA

sts pay
individually

day 9

breakfast
morning

day 8
hotel

optional cultural event: full-day trip to esk

Krumlov
discover one of Bohemia's prettiest towns, esk Krumlov
- a UNESCO World Heritage Site - with its enchanting
medieval castle & narrow lanes. A must-see on your visit
to the Czech Republic!

Sun, Jun 12,

2016

bus half day

hotel

check-out, transfer to the airport

bus transfer
air - own
arrangements

depart for USA

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